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Back to EpisodesPrevent Leggy Seedlings and Grow Transplants Like an Expert
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A much-expanded edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t is coming this summer. For sneak peeks and updates, and to be the first to know when it’s available, click here.
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Got seedlings that look like stilt-walkers? Are your seedlings leggy? Leggy seedlings don’t have as much chance of success once you transplant them into the garden…if they even make it that far.
The best way to solve the problem of spindly seedlings is to prevent them from getting that way in the first place.
Set up your seed-starting area so you can give seedlings good light, an appropriate temperature, a suitable potting soil, and good containers.
In this episode, Donna and Steven talk about best practices so that you can grow compact, healthy vegetable seedlings at home.
If you’re looking for more information on seed-starting, vegetable gardening, and growing food at home, drop by the website and grab the free guide, 20 Small-Space Food-Garden Hacks.
And say hi—we love to hear from what you think.
A much-expanded edition of Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t is coming this summer. For sneak peeks and updates, and to be the first to know when it’s available, click here.